Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60

§19011 Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Update

Title 42 › Chapter 163— RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, COMPETITION, AND INNOVATION › Subchapter III— NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE › Part C— Broadening Participation › § 19011

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Congress recommends the Foundation increase the number of Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarships by 50 percent over the next five years. The Director must support meetings, conferences, and other outreach to increase diversity and reach seven types of groups, including HBCUs, Tribal colleges, minority-serving and rural institutions (including EPSCoR), labor organizations, emerging research institutions, and higher education programs that serve veterans.

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Title 42, §19011

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(a)It is the sense of Congress that over the next five years the Foundation should increase the number of scholarships awarded under the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program established under section 1862n–1 of this title by 50 percent.

(b)To increase the diversity of participants, the Director shall support symposia, forums, conferences, and other activities to expand and enhance outreach to—

(1)historically Black colleges and universities;

(2)Tribal Colleges or Universities;

(3)minority-serving institutions;

(4)institutions of higher education that are located near or serve rural communities, including EPSCoR institutions;

(5)labor organizations;

(6)emerging research institutions; and

(7)higher education programs that serve or support veterans.

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42 U.S.C. § 19011

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60